Guided Mode

Description

Guided Mode turns a mentorAI chat into an interactive lesson engine that teaches, quizzes, and reinforces concepts automatically. Instructors link a course to a mentor, choose a guide style—Spaced Repetition, Instruction Mode, or Socratic Mode—and mentorAI takes over, presenting material, asking questions, and revisiting topics until mastery is reached. Meanwhile, instructors receive detailed analytics on every question‑and‑answer cycle to pinpoint learning gaps and celebrate student progress.

Target Audience

Student

Features

Course‑to‑Mentor Linking

Connect any course (e.g., Engineering Computations) to an existing mentor with just a few clicks in the Admin Panel.

Three Guide Styles

Spaced Repetition – repeats quiz questions until answered correctly, optimizing retention
Instruction Mode – teaches a concept, then immediately checks understanding with a follow‑up question
Socratic Mode – drives step‑by‑step dialogue, prompting deeper reflection and self‑explanation

Dynamic Learner Prompts

mentorAI adapts prompts on the fly—e.g.,

“Can you explain loops in Python?” → “Quiz me on loops.”
—based on each learner’s performance.

Automated Mastery Tracking

Every attempt, repetition count, and review interval is logged, giving a precise picture of concept mastery over time.

Instructor Dashboards

View the exact questions asked, how many times they repeated, last/next review timestamps, and which student/mentor/course they belong to.

How to Use (step by step)

Connect a Course to a Mentor

In the Admin Panel, open Memory Component Settings
Choose the target course (e.g., Engineering Computations)
Link it to an existing mentor (e.g., Engineering Comp Mentor)
Select a Catalog Guide—typically the same course content

Pick a Guide Style

Choose Spaced Repetition, Instruction Mode, or Socratic Mode
(Demo‑ready setup: Spaced Repetition + Instruction Mode)

Launch Learner Session

Students open the mentor chat and type “Start lesson.”
mentorAI explains a topic, then poses a question
Incorrect answers trigger future repetitions (Spaced Repetition) until the learner answers correctly

Observe Adaptive Prompts

Guided prompts evolve with learner progress, e.g.,

“Can you explain loops in Python?”
“Quiz me on loops.”

Review Instructor Insights

In the Admin dashboard, inspect logs showing:

Exact question text
Repetition count and interval spacing
Last/next review times
Linked student, mentor, and course

Iterate & Refine

Use analytics to spot learning gaps
Adjust guide style or content as needed for better outcomes

Pedagogical Use Cases

Mastery‑Based Quizzing

Combine Spaced Repetition with course quizzes to ensure students answer correctly multiple times over increasing intervals—cementing long‑term retention.

Micro‑Lessons with Immediate Checks

Use Instruction Mode to present a short explanation (e.g., Python loops), then instantly ask a question to verify understanding.

Socratic Dialogues for Critical Thinking

Activate Socratic Mode in philosophy or ethics courses to guide students through reasoned arguments via probing questions.

Personalized Remediation

Learners who miss key questions get automatic repeats at spaced intervals, allowing struggling students to catch up without manual instructor intervention.

Data‑Driven Course Adjustments

Instructors analyze repetition logs to identify common pain points—then add resources or adjust lectures where many students falter.

By linking courses, selecting a guide style, and reviewing the built‑in analytics, Guided Mode empowers instructors to deliver adaptive, evidence‑based instruction—while learners enjoy an engaging, feedback‑rich chat experience that drives true concept mastery.